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Posted by Rainee on June 2, 2004, at 8:51:19
First impressions I really liked her. I have been around the block with this mental health stuff for about 20 years and I'm pretty good about sensing one that is on thier toes and she seems to be. I explained to her growing up with the deaths the alcholism the abuse so forth... She told me it's not uncommon for someone who has been what I have been through to suffer with depression and anxiety disorders. She doubts I'm bipolar ( I didn't think I was either) so will keep working and see what we can accomplish.
She does think I need meds though and thinks I would benifit from dopamine. I just upped my effexor to 225 I'll give that some time and see how it goes but so far I've still been in the pit of depression on effexor.
Today is the anniversary of my mothers death 24 years. I called my Aunt yesterday and because I'm in Mississippi and everyone else is in NJ she will put flowers on my mothers grave for me.
God I miss her so . I'd give anything to have one more day with her... Thanks your all so special here...:)Rainee
Posted by gardenergirl on June 2, 2004, at 9:50:16
In reply to saw my new therapist yesterday..., posted by Rainee on June 2, 2004, at 8:51:19
You are in my thoughts and prayers on this day. I'm glad there is someone still in town who can help you honor your mother.
Take extra special care today. And I'm glad that your meeting with your new T went well.
gg
Posted by tabitha on June 2, 2004, at 12:38:22
In reply to saw my new therapist yesterday..., posted by Rainee on June 2, 2004, at 8:51:19
I'm happy for you, about the meeting with the new therapist. It sounds really promising.
I lost my mom about 8 years ago and also live far from her gravesite. On the anniversary I'll sometimes light a candle for her. I never thought of asking a relative to put flowers for me-- that was a nice idea. Be gentle with yourself today.
Posted by tterees on June 2, 2004, at 12:52:01
In reply to saw my new therapist yesterday..., posted by Rainee on June 2, 2004, at 8:51:19
Rainee,
So glad you feel good about your new therapist.
My mom died 8 years ago. Her body is buried in a different state. Notice how I didn't say "She is buried in a different state" ? God I miss her. I talk to her a lot - I think that is OK -- it is when she starts answering that I will worry!
Posted by AuntieMel on June 2, 2004, at 15:39:58
In reply to saw my new therapist yesterday..., posted by Rainee on June 2, 2004, at 8:51:19
Thanks to the babble archives (I started by reading the archives all the way from the beginning) I figured out that a shortage of dopamine was more than likely my problem. I had no energy, and felt more dead inside than sad. My shrink agreed with me. I was taking effexor 300mg, and he added Wellbutrin 300mg. The two together work much better for me, though we still have some tweaking to do. You might want to discuss with your doc, but some google searching might also help you figure out if it fits the bill for you.
In fact, I think it's time for me to do some more google searching.....
Posted by Noa on June 2, 2004, at 19:44:20
In reply to ((((Rainee)))), posted by gardenergirl on June 2, 2004, at 9:50:16
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